UV Index in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

· Europe/London

1.6
Low · clear-sky maximum Wednesday, October 21, 2026

At solar noon (12:52:59 PM) the sun reaches 27.3° above the horizon in Cheltenham. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 1.6 (low). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.

☀️ Sun Safety: When the UV index is high, protect yourself with sunscreen, shade, and a hat. Values of 6 or more indicate increased sunburn risk!

UV index in Cheltenham, next 14 days

DateSun at noonClear-sky maxForecast max
27.3° 1.6 Low —
27.0° 1.5 Low —
26.6° 1.5 Low —
26.3° 1.4 Low —
25.9° 1.4 Low —
25.6° 1.4 Low —
25.3° 1.3 Low —
24.9° 1.3 Low —
24.6° 1.2 Low —
24.3° 1.2 Low —
23.9° 1.2 Low —
23.6° 1.1 Low —
23.3° 1.1 Low —
23.0° 1.1 Low —

Clear-sky values are calculated from the sun's height at solar noon (cloud-free sky, average ozone). Forecast values from Open-Meteo include clouds and load in your browser.

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The UV index in Cheltenham measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation reaching the ground. Values below 3 are considered low risk, while 6 and above require sun protection such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and shade. The clear-sky value shows how strong the sun can get on each day; the forecast shows what is expected with clouds. See today's sunrise and sunset times for Cheltenham or discover the best light for photos during the golden hour in Cheltenham.

About Cheltenham

Cheltenham is located in the county of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. Covering an area of 46.6 square kilometres, the town has existed as a municipality since 1226 and recorded a population of 116,447 in 2011. Its infrastructure includes several railway stations, such as Cheltenham Spa railway station, alongside the notable All Saints' Church and the Bacon Theatre. The town maintains twinning arrangements with Annecy, Göttingen, Sochi, Weihai, and Kenya. In addition to its rail connections and local venues, the town hosts the Cheltenham Music Festival. Other former or current railway facilities within the area include Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham Spa Malvern Road, Cheltenham Spa St. James, and Cheltenham High Street Halt stations.

AI-assisted description based on geographic data and editorial notes.